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2. Bumps on Your Scalp? You May Have Folliculitis: What to Know

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   Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. ... This type of yeast is typically present on the skin but can overgrow and cause ...

3. Malassezia - Wikipedia

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   Malassezia is a genus of fungi (specifically, a yeast). Some species of Malassezia are found on the skin of animals, including humans. Because malassezia requires fat to grow, [3] it is most common in areas with many sebaceous glands—on the scalp, [4] face, and upper part of the body.

4. We Ask a Derm: How to Remove Scalp Buildup - AOL

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   “Seborrheic dermatitis, which is an inflammatory condition caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Malassezia, or an immune response to this yeast, can also contribute to scalp buildup ...

5. Common Types of Scalp Fungi & How to Treat Them - AOL

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   Specifically, scalp fungal infections are often caused by fungi in the microsporum and trichophyton genera. Scalp fungus can cause a variety of symptoms, including: Dry, scaly skin. Redness ...

6. Seborrhoeic dermatitis - Wikipedia

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   The cause is unclear but believed to involve a number of genetic and environmental factors. [2] [4] Risk factors for seborrhoeic dermatitis include poor immune function, Parkinson's disease, and alcoholic pancreatitis. [4] [6] The condition may worsen with stress or during the winter. [4] Malassezia yeast is believed to play a role. [6]

7. Malassezia furfur - Wikipedia

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   Malassezia furfur (formerly known as Pityrosporum ovale) is a species of yeast (a type of fungus) that is naturally found on the skin surfaces of humans and some other mammals. It is associated with a variety of dermatological conditions caused by fungal infections, notably seborrhoeic dermatitis and tinea versicolor.